South Gate
- Neighborhood: Midtown West
- 154 Central Park South
- New York, NY 10019
- 212-484-5120
After getting its own food court (Time Warner Center), farmstead (BLT Market) and rich-guy feeding trough (Grayz), the Central Park South area continues its recent luxe food boom with South Gate, a market-driven modern American restaurant at the tony Essex House. “There’s a new energy in this area,” says chef Kerry Heffernan, alluding to CPS’ resurgent culinary cache. “’Downtown uptown’ is the right way of putting it.” Heffernan, who earned his stripes at Eleven Madison Park, presents a judiciously edited menu with appetizers like buttercup flan with Brussels sprouts, mushrooms and prosciutto, plus entrees that go from hearty (pork belly with Chinese leeks and kohlrabi purée) to savory (sautéed red snapper with celery fondue). Natch, the sleek digs match the upscale tenor, with sandy tones and a strong geometric verve (mirrored tiles, angular patterns) making way for a view of the park.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Between Sixth and Seventh Aves.
- Public Transportation:
- N,Q,R,W to 57th St.
The Basics
- Hours:
- Mon.-Sun. 11:45 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
- Cuisine:
- American Contemporary and Seasonal
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
Features
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Upscale
- Features:
- City Skyline and Scenic View
- Payment Methods:
- Major Credit Cards
